Fischpüddelchen, Aachen

Name: Fischpüddelchen
Address: Aachen, Germany

#69 among attractions in Aachen

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Fischpüddelchen is a fountain monument originally erected in 1911 by Hugo Lederer in front of the Baptistery of the Aachen Cathedral at the Fischmarkt in Aachen. The figure was melted down during World War II and recreated in 1954 after the destroyed model by Heinrich-Clemens Dick. The fountain is an altered copy of the Fischerbuberl fountain by sculptor Ignatius Taschner, which was erected in 1910 and now stands on Wiener Platz in Munich.

Coordinates: 50°46'29"N, 6°4'58"E

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Aachen Mitte (Innenstadt)Aachen Germany

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Nearby attractions include: Aachen Cathedral, City Hall, Statue of Charlemagne, Palatine Chapel.

~260 ftE
Iconic cathedral and Charlemagne's chapel
Aachen Cathedral, Aachen
2 min walk • Aachen Cathedral, a masterpiece of medieval architecture, stands as a testament to the city's historical significance and religious heritage. Constructed by order of Emperor Charlemagne in the late 8th century, it was the first German building to be listed as a UNESCO...
~560 ftNE
Town hall hosting replica crown jewels
City Hall, Aachen
3 min walk • The Aachen City Hall stands as an architectural testament to the city's rich history and cultural heritage, located in the heart of Aachen, Germany. The building, with its distinctive Gothic façade, was built on the foundation of the Carolingian palace of Charlemagne...
~650 ftN
Fountain, Well
Statue of Charlemagne, Aachen
4 min walk • Standing proudly in the historic city of Aachen, Germany, the Statue of Charlemagne is not only a tribute to one of Europe's greatest medieval rulers but also a prominent centerpiece as a fountain, reflecting the city's rich heritage.
~380 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture, Carolingian architecture
Palatine Chapel, Aachen
2 min walk • The Palatine Chapel, nestled in the heart of Aachen, Germany, stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This octagonal chapel forms the core of the Aachen Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is renowned for its remarkable...
~230 ftE
Church, Carolingian architecture, History museum
Throne of Charlemagne, Aachen
2 min walk • The Throne of Charlemagne is a throne erected in the 790s by Charlemagne, as one of the fittings of his palatine chapel in Aachen and placed in the Octagon of the church. Until 1531, it served as the coronation throne of the Kings of Germany, being used at a total of thirty-one coronations.
~110 ftN
Gothic architecture, Museum, Sacred and religious sites
Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen
1 min walk • The Aachen Cathedral Treasury is a museum of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aachen under the control of the Cathedral chapter, which houses one of the most important collections of medieval church artworks in Europe.
~1310 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Theater Aachen, Aachen
7 min walk • Theater Aachen is a theatre in Aachen, Germany. It is the principal venue in that city for operas, musical theatre and plays. It is the home of the Aachen Symphony Orchestra. Construction on the original theatre began in 1822 and it opened on 15 May 1825.
~400 ftS
Church
St. Michael's Church, Aachen
2 min walk • St. Michael's is a church in Aachen, Germany. It was built as a church of the Aachen Jesuit Collegium in 1628, later it was a Catholic parish church and is now a church of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Germany. The official name today is Church of Archangel Michael – St Dimitrios.
~230 ftE
Church, Gothic architecture, History museum
Karlsschrein, Aachen
2 min walk • The Karlsschrein is located in Aachen Cathedral and contains the remains of Charlemagne. It was completed in 1215 in Aachen at the command of Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor.
~610 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Couven-Museum, Aachen
3 min walk • Haus Monheim is a listed building in the old town of Aachen. It was a residential and commercial building of the Monheim family of pharmacists and is one of Jakob Couven's surviving works in Aachen.
~1060 ftSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Öcher Schängche, Aachen
6 min walk • Öcher Schängche is a puppetry theatre in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It was founded by Will Hermanns and others in 1921.

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Which popular attractions are close to Fischpüddelchen?

Nearby attractions include Proserpina sarcophagus, Aachen (1 min walk), Aachen Cathedral Treasury, Aachen (1 min walk), Cross of Lothair, Aachen (1 min walk), Paradiesbrunnen, Aachen (1 min walk).

How to get to Fischpüddelchen by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fischpüddelchen:

Bus

Judengasse/Markt • Lines: 4 (3 min walk)
Paulusstraße • Lines: 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Aachen Schanz (14 min walk)
Aachen Hauptbahnhof (16 min walk)